In a notable shift towards utilizing technology, Eric Yuan, the CEO of Zoom, has become one of the first executives to adopt an AI avatar for an earnings call. This innovative approach was exemplified when Yuan replaced the traditional video feed with a realistic representation of himself, designed to deliver the earnings report.

“I am proud to be among the first CEOs to use an avatar in an earnings call,” Yuan noted, adding that this represents a leap forward in communication and collaboration tools while maintaining a focus on trusts and safeguards against misuse.

You can watch the call here. Yuan’s use of an AI avatar is not an isolated case; similar technology has been witnessed as CEO’s increasingly look to digital innovations to enhance communications.

As Zoom continues to expand this feature, it aims to allow users to create their own digital twins for meetings, although current implementations hint at some uncanny imperfections. The future holds promising potentials as the technology evolves.